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European stocks were mostly up in the opening on Friday, and oil prices were inching upwards amid uncertainty as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appeared fragile and the Strait of Hormuz largely remained closed ahead of talks between the two sides on Saturday. Talks between the US and Iran are expected to begin on Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire in the Iran war, with US Vice President JD Vance set to lead the American delegation. But ahead of the talks, deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday raised questions about whether the two-week…
Cruise travel has surged significantly in the last few years, with an estimated 37.7 million passengers expected to have sailed in 2025, according to the State of the Cruise Industry Report issued by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Themed cruises, in particular, have been seeing more interest as they blend hobbies and passions with travel and adventure. But what if you’re done with your standard Christmas or blues-themed cruisesand are looking for something a little different? We look at some of the most offbeat voyages to try on your next at-sea getaway. Meow Meow Cruise: Kitty trivia, scavenger hunts…
US hip-hop artist and DJ Afrika Bambaataa, best known for his 1982 hit ‘Planet Rock’, has died aged 68. The news was announced by his former record label Tommy Boy Records: “With his passing, we reflect on his contributions to the genre and broader culture, which continue to this day.” Celebrity news publication TMZ reported that Bambaataa died from complications of cancer at about 3 am Thursday in Pennsylvania. Born Lance Taylor in 1957 to Jamaican and Barbadian immigrant parents, in the Bronx borough of New York City, the hip-hop icon got his start by hosting block parties. Bambaataa then…
Hungarians may be the ones voting this Sunday — but all EU citizens have something at stake in the outcome of the election. After years of obstructionism under PM Viktor Orbán, a new leader in Budapest could mark a turning point for the EU. But is Hungary’s relationship with Brussels dominating the campaign domestically to the same extent it is internationally? On today’s episode, host Sarah Wheaton speaks with journalist Abigail Frizon (a former EU Confidential trainee) who is filming a documentary about the Hungarian election. She takes us inside the swell of support for the Tisza opposition party based on conversations she’s had with voters on the ground. Plus, she unpacks the top issues for Hungarians that may have been missed abroad. Then Sarah is joined by Nick Vinocur, our…
Published on 10/04/2026 – 7:51 GMT+2•Updated 8:00 On today’s show: Top story: Euronews’ Stefan Grobe on the US-Iran fragile ceasefire as US Vice-President JD Vance travels to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. Euronews’ Shona Murray breaks down NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s meetings with US officials in Washington. Interview with Ömer Bolat, Turkey’s Trade Minister, on economic ties and regional tensions. Euronews EU News Editor Maria Tadeo on the stakes for Europe in Hungary’s elections, taking place this Sunday. Ádám Magyar live from Budapest on Hungary’s election campaign as the vote approaches. Interview with Annalena Baerbock, President of the…
POLITICO’s Poll of Polls aggregates the numbers from different pollsters, and its projections put Magyar’s Tisza party at 49 percent, 10 points clear of Orbán’s Fidesz at 39 percent. Poll of Polls — Hungary national election voting intention For more polling data from across Europe visit POLITICO Poll of Polls. POLITICO excluded some pollsters because they didn’t meet criteria for sample size, methodology or transparency regarding their funding and commissions. If these were also taken into account, the gap between the two parties would narrow — but it wouldn’t be reversed in Orbán’s favor. Still, voting intention polls rarely match voting…
Tighter EU borders and migration deals with African countries have failed to reduce the number of departures from Africa, but merely temporarily diverted irregular routes, according to a report by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), seen by Euronews. The ICMPD, an organisation that works for the EU and European governments to develop migration policies, analysed the major mobility trends in Sub-Saharan Africa, revealing that “recent patterns show that intensified controls do not necessarily reduce overall mobility but instead redirect movement towards alternative, often longer and riskier routes”, the report says. In recent years, the EU has expanded…
The battlefield is becoming increasingly transparent: drones and sensors are generating a constant stream of data and the side that can process it fastest holds the advantage. In an interview with Euronews, the Inspector of the German Army, Lieutenant General Dr Christian Freuding said that modern warfare is increasingly defined by speed and the ability to make decisions faster than the enemy. “We are seeing a battlefield that is becoming ever more transparent, in some cases almost ‘glass-like,'” he said, referring to the growing use of sensors, drones, satellites and electronic surveillance, all of which continuously supply data – often…
Gestern wurde Lars Klingbeil (SPD) selbst ins Kanzleramt gerufen, heute ist er der Gastgeber. Ab 10 Uhr empfängt der Finanzminister die Spitzen der Wirtschaftsverbände und Gewerkschaften zum Krisentreffen. Das Ziel: Angesichts hoher Energiepreise und eines stagnierenden Wirtschaftswachstums Handlungsfähigkeit demonstrieren. Doch während Klingbeil mit dem Spritpreis-Deckel und der Übergewinnsteuer vorprescht, warnt Kanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) vor „Gießkannen-Lösungen“ und Marktinterventionen. Zusammen mit Nikolaus Doll von WELT analysiert Rixa Fürsen, wie die Koalition vor einem Wochenende der Dauerkrisensitzungen steht und warum echte Entlastungen am riesigen Haushaltsloch zu scheitern drohen. In Islamabad beginnen die entscheidenden Gespräche zwischen den USA und dem Iran. Ziel ist…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The combined airstrike by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28 was powerful, swift, and highly successful. In one crushing blow, several leaders of the Iranian leadership were eliminated, headed by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran for 37 years. Perhaps this is not an accepted move in international relations, but Khamenei deserved the punishment he received. He was directly responsible for the murder of over 30,000 of his country’s citizens, who lost…